Afternoon Update: Russians behind Medibank cyber-attack; global emissions hit new record; and Victorian election analysis

AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw provides a statement to media on the cyber-attackers behind the Medibank data breach. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Happy Friday! Russian hackers are believed to be behind the Medibank data breach, according to the Australian federal police. Anthony Albanese earlier in the day authorised the AFP to “disclose where these attacks are coming from” to help bring those responsible to account.

A few hours later, the AFP commissioner, Reece Kershaw, fronted cameras to say they knew who were behind the attacks but wouldn’t reveal names. Instead, the AFP pleaded with Russia to cooperate, adding: “We’ll be holding talks with Russian law enforcement.” The likelihood of Vladimir Putin’s regime cooperating is another matter entirely.